The National tribune., 1887-07-07
WASHINGTON c. THURSDAY JULY
MINNESOTA

IL Is and l6. The camp was beautifully located on
the north shore OF West okabena Lake near the
city and named John A. Logan Camp" The
meeting was eminently successful about 500 old
soldiers being present and from 5000 Ia 5000 WISH
tors during the Encampment. The order of exer-
cises was fully carried out, and Col. LANCE, COM
mandng and the General Committee OF Arrange
ments, had the great pleasure OF sending every
body home happy. The management OF the de
tails for the entertainment the liberal welcome by
the citizens, and the profuse and elaborate deco
rations, public and private, elected some very fat
iering encomiums from visitors. The Campires
were kept burning 10y eminent speakers, and no
" camp-meeiing" ever aroused more genuine en-
thusiasm. Gov. McGill and many other home ora
tors; the " Fighting Chaplain DoZier.' of Iowa.
and notably The Soldier Orator. Gen. Pavey Of
Illinois, and Others from abroad kept the fires baz-
ing. The WOrthington Broom Brigade did Itself
credit. The sham battle was an immense success.
The N.RC. Campfire was "A delightful innovation
The presentation OF silk flag given 10 the Post
making the best showing at the Eneampment was
carried of 10y la Grange Post. of Window, with
several close competitors. The Post which walks
OF with this flag next year must be par excellence
The whole affair ended by grand display of fire
works fired by Prof Hay, of II. Louis At a bust
ness meeting held on Thursday evening a new
Constitution and Bylaws were adopted. Lake
Benton was selected rs the next place of meeting,
and the time fixed upon was the second week in
June. The association for the ensuing year is off,
eered as follows: Commander, $. ID. Pumpelly,
Lake Benton; =. VIC. y. X. BrGyton, Edeerton;
J. VIC, Jno. Pearson Pipesione; Surg. J.. l.
Rewalt, Fulda; Chap, VIM. Copp. Slayton; o. d.,
A. NJ Gasby, LuVerne: o. c., Henry MontvilIe.
pSSiOhSs VI -hs NJ ~ NlDbc,
MISSOURI
Resolutions adopted by Norwood Post. No. "a
RcsoIued. That we, the members Of Norwood
Post, No. "a Department OF Missouri, condemn the
action Of the President in the premises.
Resolved, That we condemn his action in vetoing
the Dependent Pension Bill.
Resolved That we deem the Presidents presence
not desirable at ST. Louis at our National Encamp-
ment. 10 be held in September. lSS7.
ReSoirod. That copy of these resolutions be sent
10 The NATIONAL TRIBUNE for publication.
Pres. Conner Willow Springs Andrew Smith
Post took n yes and no vote on the pension bill
proposed by the GA X. Committee last Saturday,
and every comrade voted yes. This Post Is No.
2sS, located at Willow Springs. CleyelRnd's l25
Neoes and imbecile flag cost him his last friend
In this Post. He goes fishing on Memorial Day,
and wants us 10 honor him, vetoes flag act aud all,
nj st Louis. The action OF Foraker-his brave,
patriotic words-as also OF our Grand Commander
and Others. were deserved bsters applied To Cleye
land In fact, the last NATIONAL TRIBUNE was a
grand number, worth more than the price asked
for 50 numbers
NEBRASKA
Farragut Post, Lincoln, has adopted the follow
ing resolutions:
Resolved, That we condemn in unmeasured
terms the action of President Cleveland in ordering
the Confederate flags returned TO the South as
warranted by law, unjustifed and uncaed for and
indirectly slap in the face Of every Union soldier
who dared TO stand up for Union against dsunion,
and stood the shock of hattie in capturing those
emhlems of treason.
Resolved, That as representatives of the Union
armies who suffered the hardshps of four years Of
terrible war in conquering rebellion and capturing
those flags, we earnestly and Indignantly protest
against their return. And in the name of our
heroic dead, who were willing TO perish rather
than see a Confederate flag honored and in the
hands OF its defenders, do we protest against it.
NEW YORK.
John b. Burrud Post. No 444, Marion, has adopt
cd the following resolution:
ReSOiued That we request the Editor of THE Ma
TIoNAL TRIBUNE 10 inform the Post whether on last
Memorial Day our honorcd President of the United
States passed by the ceremonies of decoration at
The village where he was sojourning without par
therein or recognizing them.
John b. Burrud Post. No. 444, Marion, has adopt
ed resolutions protesting against the language used
10y hev. DE Witt Ialmage IN his sermon at Wash
ington, ID C., during the National Drill.
Moses Somers Post, of Baldwinsville has ordered
n $1,000 white bronze monument to be erected Ia
the park near the Methodist Church, TO be dedicat-
ed IN September. IL will be % feet in hight and
embelished with appropriate emblems Of both
Army and Navy. IL will he what its name implies,
n soldiers monument, giving "A full record of all
soldiers and sailors la two classes-the dead aud
the living The Post was present at the unvailing
Of the Lilly Post white bronze monument at syria.
cuse, and were so well pleased with II that they
would not give the stone dealers hearing or con
slider any design that did not give a fun record OF
The services rendered their country. The day is
past That soldiers be induced 10 purchase mass
o. stone that s a soldiers monument In name only
The monument ordered of j. r. blanchard
agent of the White Bronze Monumental Company.
OHIO
Miriam Judy Post, No. $50, Bloomingburg. has
adopted the following resolutions:
Rosoioed, That we, as e1-soldiers and members Of
The GA.R., denounce as a dastardly outrage and
disgrace 10 all patriotic American citizens the order
10 return the rebel flags.
Ree0tUed, That We consider any attempt by the
President of the United States or any Government
official 10 return any captured flags that cost so
much blood and so many lives TO tear down as un-
patriotic and could only be borne in the breasts of
traitors.
Resolved. That we protest against the return Of
any captured rebel flags now In the possession Of
Lhe United States.
J. H. Mccormick, Rays: At a meeting Of Post
No. 1874 a vote was taken on the Dependent PEN
sion Bill. IL was unanimously resolved To recon-
mend the passage Of the bill by Congress
Al the last regular meeting OF Canal Fulton Post
Clinton the pension bill proposed by the National
Committee OF Pensions of the q "A. X. was unani-
mously approved as a whole
Morris Burns Gallon: Strong and bitter denun-
Citations Of President Cleyelands flag order are in
dulged IN by the comrades Of Dick Morris Post
while strong resolutions were adopted indorsing
Tie sentiments expressed by Commander in Chief
fairchild, ana the prompt and patriotic action of
our Department Commander, Putnam and Gov
j. H. Foraker were gratefully appreciated and adj
mired. The proposed pension bill was adopted nv
the unanimous vote OF the Post Kelley Post Ru.
cyrus, came over 10 our city, June "a about 40
strong and completely took us by surprise. Our
boys finally rallied and after enjoying rich Camp
fire. marched 10 a dining hall. where supper was
prepared and all hands partook with "A relish The
usual ioasts and fun were INDUCED in until a late
hour, when our Bucyrus comrades took TO their
carriages for home which is II miles from this city
The occasion was one of the most pleasant gather
ings that our Post has had the pleasure Of enjoy
ing.
OREGON
Memorial Day was observed at Eugene City with
appropriate ceremony.
Kit Carson Post, PendetOn, has adopted the fol-
lowing resolutions:
RcsOucd, That we. the comrades of Kit Carson
Post, No. % deprecate and denounce the action Of
Grover Cleveland, the President of the United
States, and look with disdain and scorn upon his
peTnioious order.
Resolved, That we ask all old soldiers and
To stand firm by our Commander-in-
Chief Ia his denunciation Of this order that we
consider this action Of Chief Magistrate the first
effort since the surrender at Appomattox 10 raise
the Ratchet, and 10 stir up long-buried strife
and sectional aniagonism; and that a COPY of these
be sent To the Department IIeaduuar-
tiers, and also 10 THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE and 10 the
Pendleton Tribune for publication.
PENNSYLVANIA
Bradford Post, No. I4l. Bradford, adopted the
resolutions:
Resolved, That the recently devised scheme Of
the War Department, approved by the Executive
OF the Nation 10 restore TO the States aud orlau-
izaions therein lately In rebellion against the COY
ernmcut Of the United States all flags captured in
battle aud at the surrender of the rebel army a ~
ingenious ana dasiardly attempt 10 be.itile and
humiliate the Union soldiers and 10 dignity ana
justify the rebellion and its defenders
Resolved, That we dcnounce said action as want.
ing ia patriotism. and totally devoid of that s,iy
OF loyalty To just cause, which should inspire the
conduct OF every man who loves his country and
his flag.
The following resolutions have been adopted nv
Lieut.. James ~. Iysle Post No. 1913 Pittsburr.
Resolved, That Lieut. James NJ Lysle Post, No.
IDS GAR, OF Allegheny, Department OF Penn
sylvania, do protest against this Dreseut cJ-t -,